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[This syllabus was prepared by Prof. Katrina Legarda for her class in Persons
and Family Relations at the University of the Philippines College of Law. This is the
same syllabus she uses for her classes here at the DLSU. This is also used by two other
professors. My profound appreciation to Prof. Legarda for sharing this syllabus with
me.]
Things to bear in mind in this class:
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1. 02-6-02, Adoption
2. 02-11-10, Nullity
3, 02-11-11, Legal Separation
4. 02-11-12, Provisional Orders
5. 03-04-04, Custody of Minors
6. 04-10-11, VAWC
I. INTRODUCTION
NCC 2
Revised Administrative Code (RAC) Secs. 18-24
Exec. Order 200, Sec. 2
NCC 3
KASILAG VS. RODRIGUEZ, 69 PHIL 217
Elegado v. Court of Appeals, 173 SCRA 285
C. Retroactivity of laws
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Simon v Chan, G.R. No. 157547, February 23, 2011
Accenture v Commissioner, GR 190102, July 11, 2012
U.P. v Dizon, GR 18112, August 23, 2012
PERT.CPM v Vinuya, GR 197528, Sept. 5, 2012
Francisco vs. CA , G.R. No. 102330. November 25, 1998
CF: Pesca vs. Pesca, G.R. No. 136921. April 17, 2001
E. Waiver of rights
NCC Art. 6
NCC Art. 2035
F. Repeal of laws
NCC 7
cf. 1987 Constitution, Art. XVIII Sec. 3
FC 254, 255
G. Judicial Decisions
NCC 8
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Pesca vs. Pesca, G.R. No. 136921. April 17, 2001
De Castro v JBC, G. R. No. 191002, April 20, 2010
Ty v Banco Filipino, G.R. No. 188302, June 27, 2012
Virtucio v Alegarbes, G.R. No. 187451, August 29, 2012
Republic v. Renman Enterprises, GR 199319, Feb. 19, 2014
NCC 9, 10
RPC 5
People v. Ritter 194 SCRA 690
Alonzo v Padua, 150 SCRA 379
Barcellano v Barza, GR 165287, September 14, 2011
NCC 11 - 12
cf. 1987 Constitution, Art. XII Sec. 5
Rules of Court Rule 129 (2), (3)
J. Legal periods
NCC 13
cf. Rules of Court (ROC) Rule 22
RAC Sec. 31
L. Binding effect
NCC 15
cf. FC 26 par. 2
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Tenchavez v. Escao 15 SCRA 355
ATCI Overseas Corp vs. Echin, G.R. No. 178551, Oct. 11, 2010
>>Tuna Processing Inc. v Phil. Kingford, 185582, Feb. 29, 2012
NCC 16
NCC 17
NCC 18
Tamano v Ortiz, G.R. No. 126603, June 29, 1998
Llave vs Republic, GR 169766, March 30, 2011
Zamoranos v People, G.R. No. 193902, June 1, 2011
NCC 37 - 39
1. Natural Persons
(a) Birth
NCC 40 - 41
1987 Constitution, Art. II Sec. 12
P.D. 603 [Child and Youth Welfare Code], Art. 5
FC 164
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RPC Arts. 256 - 259
(b) Death
NCC 42
NCC 43
ROC Rule 131 Sec. 3 (jj) - (kk) (1989 Rev. Rules on Evidence)
2. Juridical Persons
NCC 44-47
Batas Pambansa Blg. 68 (Corp. Code), Secs. 2, 4, 17
NCC 1767-1768
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NCC 38 - 39, cf. NCC 1327
(a) Minority
NCC 1327
NCC 1390 (par. 1), 1403 (par. 3)
NCC 1397, 1399
NCC 1489
NCC 1426 - 1427
6. Criminal liability
1. Marriage, FC 45 (2)
2. Contracts, NCC 1327 (1), 1328
3. Criminal liability,
RPC 12 (1)
Rule 101, Rules of Court
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US v. Vaguilar, 27 Phil 88
People v. Rafanan 204 SCRA 65
Standard Oil v. Arenas, GR No. L-5921, July 25, 1911
People v Bugalao, GR 184757, Oct. 5, 2011
Oropesa v Oropesa, GR 184528, April 25, 2012
Crewlink v Teringtering, GR 166803, October 14, 2012
(j) Gender, Art. II, Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution; cf. NCC 403
See also: Rule 3 Section 4, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure
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D. Domicile and residence of persons
2. Natural persons
NCC 50
FC 68-69, cf. NCC 110
cf. FC 55, 101, 149, 152, 101
B. Repeal/Amendment
FC 254, 255
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B. Nature of marriage in Philippine law
FC 1
cf. Rule 131 Sec. 3 (aa), 1989 Rules on Evidence,
NCC 220
Muslim Code, (P.D. 1083) Sec. 14
1. Stipulations in marriage
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D. Requisites for a valid marriage
2. Essential requisites
(ii). Age
3. Parental consent
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FC 14; FC 45 (1)
5. Formal Requisites
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1. Where to apply, FC 9 - 10
a. application, FC 11
b. proof of capacity, FC 12-14; FC 21 cf. NCC 84
c. parental advice, FC 15
d. marriage counseling, FC 16
e. publication, FC 17
f. investigation of impediments, FC 18
g. payment of fees, FC 19
h. family planning certificate, P.D. 965
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FC 7, 10, 31 & 32
NCC 56, 74, 76
R.A. 7160 (1991 Local Government Code),
Secs. 444(b)(1)(xviii), 445 (b)(1)(xviii)
2. How authorized
FC 4; FC 35 (2)
RPC 352
cf. Tenchavez v. Escao, 15 SCRA 355 at page 360
5. Effect of irregularity, FC 4
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Madridejo v. De Leon 55 Phil 1
People v. Borromeo 133 SCRA 106
Shangri-La vs Harper, GR 189998, August 29, 2012
(b) Exceptions
FC 26 in relation to
FC 35(1), 35(4), 35(5) and (6), 36, 37 & 38
cf. NCC 71
DOJ Opinion No. 11 S. 1990 (Jan. 17, 1990)
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Lesaca v. Lesaca, 91 Phil 135
Yaptinchay v. Torres, 28 SCRA 489
Eugenio v. Velez, G.R. No. 85140 May 17, 1990
Estrada v Escritor, A.M. No. P-02-1651, August 4, 2003
G. Void Marriages
General rule, FC 4
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(c) Subsequent marriage, upon reappearance of absent spouse
FC 41 in relation to FC 42-44
NCC 390-391, FC 55 (9), FC 101
Procedure
Republic v Granada, GR No. 187512, June 13, 2012
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Halili v Halili, GR 165424, June 9, 2009 (Motion for
Recon)
Najera v Najera, GR 164817, July 3, 2009
Camacho-Reyes v Reyes, G.R. No. 185286, August 18,
2010
Kalaw v Fernandez, GR 166357, September 19, 2011
Mendoza v Republic, GR 157854, November 12, 2012
Republic vs Encelan, G.R. No. 170022, Jan. 9, 2013
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a. Requisite for valid remarriage, see VII (E)(10)(b)
above
b. Safeguards against collusion, FC 48
f. No Motion to Dismiss
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Wiegel v. Sempio-Diy, 143 SCRA 499 (1986)
Terre v. Terre, 211 SCRA 6
Domingo v. CA 226 SCRA 572
Cario vs. Cario 351 SCRA 127
Bobis vs. Bobis, G.R. No. 138509, July 31, 2000
Mercado vs.Tan, G.R. No 137110, August 1, 2000
Ty vs CA, 346 SCRA 327
Morigo vs Morigo, 422 SCRA 376
Montanez v Cipriano, GR 181089, Oct. 22,
2012
FC 147-148
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Yasin vs Shari'a, G.R. No.94986 February 23, 1995
B. M. NO. 1625 -JOSEPHINE P. UY-TIMOSA
Remo v DFA, March 2010
H. Voidable Marriages
(c) Fraud
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Hernandez vs. Court of Appeals, December 08, 1999
NCC 1338-1344
FC 45(4), 47(4)
NCC 1335-1337
RPC 344, last paragraph
FC 45(5), 47(5)
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6. Effects of pendency of action for annulment
(a) In general
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FC 41-44, compare with NCC 83, 85(2) and 87(2)
cf. RPC 349
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R.A. 9208, Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, as amended by
RA 10364
3. Absolute divorce
FC 26, paragraph 2
Gorayeb v Hashim, 50 Phil. 22
Tenchavez v. Escao, 15 SCRA 355
Van Dorn v. Romillo, 139 SCRA 139
Somera v. Pilapil, 174 SCRA 663
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A.M. No. 02-11-11-SC. March 4, 2003
FC 55(8)
NCC 36
RPC 333 & 334
RPC 247
(d) Abandonment
FC Art. 55 (10)
FC 101 par. 3, compare with separation in fact
Republic v Quintos, GR 159594, November 12, 2012
FC 55 (1)
Goitia vs Campos-Rueda, 35 Phils 252
Kalaw v Fernandez, GR 166357, September 19, 2011
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2. Who can ask for legal separation
FC 58-60;
Sec 19, RA 9262
A.M. No. 02-11-11-SC. March 4, 2003
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De la Via v. Villareal, 41 Phil 13
Araneta v. Concepcion 99 Phil 709
Ramos v. Vamenta 46 SCRA 110
Lerma v. CA 61 SCRA 440
(a) Consent
(b) Condonation
FC 56(1)
Ginez v. Bugayong 100 Phil 616
(c) Recrimination
FC 56(4)
Brown v. Yambao 102 Phil 168
Ong vs Ong, G.R. No. 153206, October 23, 2006
FC 60
FC 56(3), (5), compare with NCC 101 and 221(3)
Brown v. Yambao, supra
Ocampo v. Florenciano 107 Phil 35
Republic v CA, November 12, 2012
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FC 63(3); FC 213
NCC 106(3)
P.D. 603 (CYWC) Art. 17 par. 3
Matute v. Macadaeg, 99 Phil 340, May 30, 1956
8. Reconciliation, FC 65-67
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1. General rule and exceptions
FC 68 71; FC 72
Art. 100; 127; 101
NCC 921 (4)
RPC 11 (2)
RPC 247
Republic v Molina, G.R. No. 108763 February 13, 1997
Goitia v. Campos-Rueda, 35 Phils 252
Arroyo v. Vasques-Arroyo 42 Phil 54
Cuaderno v. Cuaderno 12 SCRA 505
Ilusorio vs. Bildner, G.R. No. 139789. May 12, 2000.
2. Designation of domicile
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FC 73, compare with NCC 117
FC Art. 94 (2), (3); FC Art. 121 (2), (3)
Art. II Sec. 14 and Art. XIII Sec. 14, 1987 Constitution
cf. NCC 113 compare with ROC Rule 3 Sec. 4
F. Related rights/obligations
Pana vs. Heirs of Juanite, Sr., G.R. No. 164201, December 10, 2012
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2. Form & registration requirement, FC 77, NCC 1357, 1358,
NCC 709
1. Definition, FC 82
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3. Who may be donors FC Art 82, 83, 84
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Mateo vs Lagua, 29 SCRA 864
2. Commencement, FC 88
5. Suppletory rules:
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(a) Family expenses cf. FC 100 (3), FC 121(5) and FC 94 (1),
(4), (5)
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Matthews vs. Taylor, GR 164584, June 22, 2009
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F. Conjugal partnership of gains
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Veloso v. Martinez, 28 Phil 255
Berciles v. GSIS,128 SCRA 53, cf. FC 115
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( c) What are included in CPG, FC 117, 115, 118, 119,
120
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Costuna vs. Domondon, 180 SCRA 333
Carlos vs. Abelardo, 380 SCRA 361
Villanueva vs Chiong, GR 59889, June 5, 2008
Ravina v Villa-Abrille, GR No. 160708, Oct. 16, 2009
Fuentes v Roca, GR No. 178902, April 21, 2010
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Sabalones v. CA 230 SCRA 79
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Cabreza v Cabreza, GR 171260, September 11, 2009
Cabreza v Cabreza, GR 181962, January 16, 2012
1. When applicable
3. Administration
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5. Conveyances between the spouses, FC 87, NCC 1490
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Valdes v. QC RTC, G.R. No. 122749, July 31, 1996
Carino vs. Carino, GR 132539, February 3, 2001
Gonzales vs Gonzales, 478 SCRA 327
Dio v Dio, GR 178004, January 19, 2011
FC 150 - 151
NCC 2035
ROC Rule 16 Sec. 1(j)
RPC 20, 247 and 332
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C. The family home
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SSS vs. Aguas, G.R. 165546, Feb. 27, 2006
Rivera vs Heirs, GR No. 141501, July 21, 2006
Suntay v Suntay, GR 183053, October 10, 2012
1. valid marriage
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Rep. vs CA, 300 SCRA 138
C. Illegitimate children
1. Grounds, FC 166
A.M.No.06115SC(RULEONDNAEvidence)
FC170,171
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Agustin, June 15, 2005
Herrera vs. Alba, G.R. No. 148220, June 15, 2005
Estate v. Diaz, G.R. No. 171713, Dec. 17, 2007
Lucas v Lucas, GR No. 190710, June 6, 2011
(c.) FC 166(3)
E. Proof of Filiation
Diaz vs. Court of Appeals, 129 SCRA 621, June 22, 1984
Tison vs. Court of Appeals, 276 SCRA 582, July 31, 1997
Trinidad vs. Court of Appeals, 289 SCRA 188, April 20, 1998
Heirs of Conti v CA, G.R. No. 118464, December 21, 1998
De Jesus vs. Estate of Juan Gamboa Dizon, 366 SCRA 499
Makati Shangri-La v Harper, GR 189998, August 29, 2012
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2. Of illegitimate children, FC 175
F. Legitimated Children
XI. ADOPTION
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A. Requisites to be an adopter
F. Procedure in adoption
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1. On status
2. On parental authority,
4. On name
1. by the adopted
2. by the adopter/s
3. effects of rescission, Sec. 20
XII. SUPPORT
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Lerma v. CA, 61 SCRA 440
Reyes vs Ines-Luciano, 88 SCRA 803
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C. Who exercises PA, FC 211-213 cf. FC 49, 102(6), 43(2), 63(2),
176. 49, 102 (6), 129 (9)
E. Special PA
FC 218-219, FC 233
cf. FC 221 in rel. to NCC 2180
FC 220-222
FC 223-224
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R.A. 7610, The Child Abuse Law
I. Suspension or termination of PA
4. revival
XIV. EMANCIPATION
RA 6809
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XV. SUMMARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER FC
Arts. 238-253, 100(2), 127(2), 41, 51, 69, 73, 96, 124, 217, 225
NCC 356-363
XVII. SURNAMES
NCC 364-380
RA 6085 regulating the use of aliases, August 4, 1969
RA 9255, FC 176
XIX. FUNERALS
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Eugenio v. Velez, 185 SCRA 425
NCC 407-413
ROC, Rule 108
RA 9048, as amended by RA 10172
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